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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1909

Page

4

Rural property listing with various parcels for sale

Classified ad offers a large tract suitable for cultivation with 160 acres and 220 acres fenced, plus a two story house, granary, chicken house, wood shed, and post fences. Also advertises a 44 by 20 edition and smaller parcels ten acres up. Commissions reasonable. down payment possible and balance long term. Listings include West Union residence and a bulletin for near-future issue.

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Local notices and social happenings in the vicinity

The column lists visitors and residents in the area, including Rothlisberger and wife, J. D. Shafter household guests, Pear Grasuiley, and Rose Kohler hosting events. Flossie Robbins underwent and recovered from an operation in Iowa City. A birthday party for Alex Peters draws family present. Bert Lean recounts recovery from lung trouble via Dr King’s New Discovery. There are multiple visits, entertainments, and travel notes from the week.

Wenger Kerr Reichert Mra William Doty J. D. Shafter Homie Dna Biserald Francis Rob Wing Soulise Mh L.W Bettlether Schori Wate Wriday Richard Homa Istrawbernes Itz Ein Les Nh Faye C. J. Harrington Low Oswald John Kobier John Rothlisberger Flossie Robbins Iowa City

Elgin Visitors and Local Socials Highlight Sunday

Gunder and Mr and Mrs J te Tasobaon visited Elgin Sunday while Rosine Mark and others gathered at the G A Foland home. Neighbors conducted business, entertained guests from Calender Iowa, and local families aided with sick care. Confirmation services planned at Marion church and residents traveled to Oelwein for related matters.

J. Te Tasobaon Elgin Rosine Mark G. A

Local News From Oak Grove and Nearby Homes

Oak Grove notes detail visits and gatherings with Maxy Bennett entertaining company Sunday Hank Hoieei attended the Germant picnic Tuesday Mrs C W Smith hosted a full house Sunday Will Pritchard and Simon O Neil families visited Ed Conner's home Geo Wilson Jud Conner and Edith Conn er called on Ed Conner on Sunday Farmers report busy plowing and fine corn weather Emma and Iva Bennett visited Donnan and Fayetta weekdays Degdl er went to Town City for her son and rushed back as surgery was needed Bucklen Arnica Salve praised as a premier healer for cuts burns and other skin ailments at city drug store

Maxy* Bennett Hank Hoiééi Tim O'Niel Hsia Simon O'Neil

Eastern Star Picnic Planned at Musser's Mill Next Week

West Union notes show Aug Hoelzer of Elgin visiting and several residents traveling to Elgin and Minnesota. The Eastern Star Picnic is set for Musser's Mill next Thursday, while county leaders attend commencements and school officials plan outings. The fair grounds cattle barn nears completion and Father Regan joins in a wedding at the Catholic church.

Eastern Star Musser's Mill Hoelzer Elgin W. E. Fuller Tristees Uy TL. i U Fayette J. Harold Williams West Union Minnesota Fairgrounds Father Regan John H. Miller Florence &Chmeltzer D. W Clements Knights Templars Templar Park

Veteran parade lights up Dodge in Iowa

In Dover township and surrounding area veterans gathered for a homecoming parade led by Col. Chantland of the Iowa National Guard. Col. William Larrabee of Clermont served as chief of staff during the event attended by 1000 veterans and townsfolk.

Ferida Ons Ailroa Dover Township Dodge William Larrabee Clermont Chantland Iowa National Guard

Stomach Trouble Relief with Dr King’s New Life Pills

A reader reports stomach trouble relief after taking Dr King’s New Life Pills. Indigestion and weak nerves improved, with better vigor as stomach liver and kidneys function more efficiently. Available for 25 cents at The City Drug Store.

Clermont News Briefs From An Iowa Town

Miss Minnie Pringle and Miss Mary Growe visited Cedar Falls and Elgin respectively while Miss Lena Seas and Miss Ruth Ginver were in Aggie. Rev T J Brooks may assume the Episcopal pastorate. Fred Larrabee arrived from Fort Dodge to visit relatives. A mastodon shin bone on display at Hendershott’s shows 40 inches long, 15 inches around, weighing 43 pounds, found by Henry Larson near the creek south of town. Frost touched the ibth but spared most crops. local banker Ben, learning auto driving, reflects changing times.

Clermont State Bank Ben B. C Hendershott’s Henry Larson

Shepherd Rescues Terrier From Railroad Bridge

A War ren Pennsylvania resident reports a devoted shepherd dog on an Allegheny railroad bridge barking frantically. The dog guided men to a fallen fox terrier, which they rescued after climbing down a ladder. The shepherd eagerly rejoiced, licking their hands in gratitude.

Dintrass M. K. Gleason Warren

An Asronautic Stunt

A witty exchange on money and its limits, contrasting human skill with wealth, as one person boasts of money enabling a flight like an astronautic stunt while the other counters with its partial help in achieving higher feats.

Special Train Service For Chautauqua Week Schedule

North bound freight will be held until 4 o'clock daily except July 3 when held until 8. Afternoon programs include June 29 Ed. A. Ott, June 30 Carrie Nation, July 1 Senator Bob Taylor, July 2 Hinshaw Grand Opera Company, July 8 Honorable Jos. E. B. Watson, Macey Concert Company and baseball on July 4 with Pres. F. E. Hirsch scheduled.

Wet Dion A. Ott Carrie Nation Bob Taylor Hinshaw Grand Opera Company Jos EB. Watson Macey Concert Company F. E. Hirsch

Black Hawk Dip for Livestock and Poultry Cure

A livestock remedy sold by Cuas in MONNABAN offers treatment for horses cattle sheep hogs and poultry against ills lice ticks screw worms vermin and wounds. The ad urges trying the product for animal health benefits.

German Baptist Church Schedule for Sunday Services

German Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 9 46 a m preaching services at 11 00 a m and 6 00 p m prayer meeting at 7 30 p m all are welcome to attend the meetings at the church.

Suit Cases and Trunks Arrive for Visit at Obrist Home

Frank Bell and wife arrived from Ohio for a visit at the John Obrist home. Mrs. Erickeon of Clermont visited her son Ed Hanston and family. Fayette county’s seventh annual financial report was received. Mrs. W. H. Finke returned home from Volga City.

Capper Frank Bell and John Obrist Ohio Erickeon Clermont Ed Hanston Fayette County W. H. Finke Volga City

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